Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 20 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour ahead of London, where London Heathrow Airport is located.
With 288 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the busiest route. Air France operates the earliest flight at 06:15. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from LHR to CDG is with British Airways at 20:55.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from LHR to Paris.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can reserve a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris. Start your journey at LHR and arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LHR to Paris. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling to France for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the length and purpose of your stay and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Paris.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Paris is C$56. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$120. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to Paris by booking at least 4 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Paris. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 44 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is about 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 34 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 57 minutes.
After your flight from LHR to Paris, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to ORY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month to board a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Paris, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from LHR to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Paris right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
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